CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2UB

CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.98 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2UB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 2UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2UB, encompassing approximately 2610 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 2UB area, explore the ST5 2UB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 2UB area, visit the ST5 2UB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

ST5 2UB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 38
  • High Street with total crimes: 19
  • The Midway with total crimes: 8

CHERRY ORCHARD, ST5 2UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.987.69%
Public order1316.090.00%
Shoplifting114.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.83-50.00%
Other theft63.45-14.29%
Drugs42.30-20.00%
Burglary41.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.9014.71%
Anti-social behaviour1814.9480.00%
Public order136.8944.44%
Shoplifting134.98-45.83%
Other theft74.98-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Drugs51.9225.00%
Burglary41.9233.33%
Robbery21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.6017.24%
Shoplifting2413.0271.43%
Anti-social behaviour109.1911.11%
Other theft93.83350.00%
Public order93.45-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-37.50%
Drugs41.92100.00%
Robbery31.5350.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Theft from the person21.15-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.9426.09%
Shoplifting1411.1140.00%
Public order135.3644.44%
Anti-social behaviour94.98-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.45-38.46%
Theft from the person33.06200.00%
Drugs21.15-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other theft20.77-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.70-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson138.81160.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.9810.00%
Shoplifting104.21-56.52%
Public order93.83-18.18%
Other theft63.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Drugs41.92-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3241.36-41.82%
Shoplifting2312.2691.67%
Public order118.81-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.2142.86%
Other theft83.83-11.11%
Drugs73.0640.00%
Bicycle theft52.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-44.44%
Theft from the person21.920.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5547.11266.67%
Public order1421.07100.00%
Shoplifting125.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.6028.57%
Other theft93.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.45-50.00%
Drugs52.680.00%
Possession of weapons41.92300.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.90-55.88%
Anti-social behaviour145.7575.00%
Shoplifting85.36-60.00%
Public order73.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.6875.00%
Drugs52.68400.00%
Other theft51.9225.00%
Bicycle theft31.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3435.2430.77%
Shoplifting2013.0253.85%
Public order117.6683.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.21-60.00%
Other theft43.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.0913.04%
Anti-social behaviour209.96-13.04%
Shoplifting137.66-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson64.98-25.00%
Other theft62.30-33.33%
Public order62.30-40.00%
Burglary52.30-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2342.13-51.06%
Anti-social behaviour238.81-30.30%
Shoplifting228.81144.44%
Public order108.43-47.37%
Other theft93.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.45-11.11%
Burglary73.06-12.50%
Bicycle theft42.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4753.626.82%
Anti-social behaviour3318.00-13.16%
Public order1912.6472.73%
Criminal damage and arson97.2880.00%
Shoplifting93.45-52.63%
Burglary83.45166.67%
Other theft63.06-14.29%
Theft from the person32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4451.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour3816.850.00%
Shoplifting1914.550.00%
Public order117.280.00%
Other theft74.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.920.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Bicycle theft31.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236
September 202310
August 202319
July 202311

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 202424
April 202414
March 202410
February 202423
January 202412
December 20238
November 202320
October 202313
September 202322
August 20239
July 202319

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202439
May 202434
April 202429
March 202423
February 202432
January 202455
December 202315
November 202334
October 202326
September 202323
August 202347
July 202344

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202320
September 202323
August 202333
July 202338

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 2UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. High Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Midway
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. West Brampton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Delamere Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. School Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Garden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Florence Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Marsh Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hickman Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Hart Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Enderley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1